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We all know how non-serrated steak knives dull very quickly on ceramic plates. I think CKtG could do a brisk business offering cool wooden steak plates. Like a mini cutting board with a circumferential groove. Given reasonable prices I would be in for 8. Might have positive synergy with CKtG steak knives. Even offer a Richmond branded non-serrated steak knife, opportunities for combo discounting etc. I'm thinking 110mm HAP40 Damascus with wa handles that match the board.

Any interest out there?

Cheers,

Rick

Dakki

Post subject: Re: Steak plates? Steak plates!

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:59 pm

Joined: Thu Jan 30, 2014 4:57 pmPosts: 181

Make it end-grain maple and I might bite.

Tall Dark and Swarfy

Post subject: Re: Steak plates? Steak plates!

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:17 pm

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Prolly have to be edge grain for cost considerations. But we can hope.

Hutch

Post subject: Re: Steak plates? Steak plates!

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:59 pm

Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2014 12:19 amPosts: 316

I like the idea, the concept sounds good to me. I would be willing to check A couple out.

Yes steak knives and plates would be cool, but whats the point? I'd rather see the time invested in finding esoteric blacksmiths to continue to develop affordable knives for Mark and Sue to make a living selling...

But I digress I too am guilty of telling Mr. Richmond what he ought to do...Forgecraft re-issue anyone

My tastes run to the utilitarian but with top notch materials and craftsmanship. I believe that the initial goal should be for something that is vanilla enough that a set of boards (hopefully with matching knifes) would make an appropriate wedding gift. I mean I have friends who would love a steak board in the shape of the State of Michigan with a matching kris, but that might not be a best seller.

May I suggest a simple rectangle with or without rounded corners. At least a 12" x 9" plating area. 1" thick. Hopefully a $20 price point. Knife and food friendly wood that Isiah can also make attractive handles or handle accents from. (e.g. Bubinga is hard, expensive, and I'm not sure if there are any nasties in the wood such as resin. But the knife handle can be bubinga and the handle accent made out of the same material as the board, e.g. bubinga/maple.)

The mini carving board example is likely the cheapest to manufacture. Similar to the attached example but, in order to maximize plating area, with a smaller groove to catch liquids.

I believe that these would drive a strong demand for matching knives. Maybe a good job for Lamson to make out of available damascus stock, something hard that won't need upkeep, but semi-stainless at the very least. Could be tough, but aim for a $50 price point. We understand if that's not doable. Damascus could demand more.

In this manner, a 4 place plate and knife setting would be under $300. A perfect wedding gift.

There's money to be made here if the manufacturing costs can be contained. Do not underestimate the American appetite for steak knives. Or my appetite for steak.

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